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# Specialist, Software Engineering

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Express, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, RS-232, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, UML, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Hardware Testing, Agentic-AI, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, OpenAI Codex, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/9fcd9fca-abce-4c38-8254-56b9b160e0f1/specialist-software-engineering

## About the Role

L3Harris is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our Space Systems team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions that support the strategic objectives of the organization. This is a hands-on, on-site position that involves close collaboration with a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and maintain software used for the integration, test, verification, and operational readiness of deliverable products., The ideal candidate will bring strong software engineering skills along with experience in space, defense, or other complex, mission-critical environments., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
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 * 1+ year of experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
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 * Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum practices, team facilitation, and backlog management.
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 * Experience with DevOps tools and technologies for virtualization and automation (e.g. Docker, Jenkins, CMake, git/Bitbucket, Artifactory).
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 * Experience with object-oriented software architecture and design.
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 * Experience using AI-assisted and agentic software development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or similar) to improve software design, implementation, debugging, testing, code review, and engineering productivity.
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 * Experience with SQL, NoSQL, POSTGRES, Elasticsearch or equivalent database infrastructures.
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 * Experience with drivers/hardware interfaces including PCIe, 1553, RS232, FPGAs, and other unique hardware.
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 * Knowledge of UML diagrams such as class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc.
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 * Experience with space hardware test methodologies and operations.
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 * Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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 * Experience in software integration and test, with strong software development and troubleshooting skills.
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## Description

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.